Tim Sweeney talks ahead of his Sunday Best appearance

For those even remotely interested in dance music in New York City Tim Sweeney should need no introduction. He's helmed Beats In Space, his radio show for showcasing the best in forward thinking dance music the world over, for almost 10 years now hosting the likes of Carl Craig, Optimo, Prins Thomas and Lindstrom. He's released mix CDs and edits on RVNG and of course his long standing association with DFA sees him work consistently with Tim Goldsworthy on edits, mixes and new productions.

He truly is a talented DJ and this Sunday he plays Sunday Best. We're very much looking forward to having him rock BKLYN Yard for the 4th but last party of the summer. But before all that he graciously agreed to share a few thoughts on whats happening with him right now..

Remind us how long BiS has been going now?

10 years this fall! I started it in 1999 when I came up to New York to
go to NYU (where I studied Music Technology and started interning for
DFA for class credit).

Are there any particular guests/shows which have been particularly memorable for you?

I still love the Superpitcher show from 2005. He was on form with the comments! Just a really funny show. I love all the emails I got with the Germans being upset that he couldn't translate this one word.

Brennan Green, of course, always likes to bring the ruckus. I think my favorite was the one from December 2006 when he played the Jerky Boys record. Having that on the radio in New York was perfect. Who would of thought Brennan Green could pull that off?

The tequila-infused party with TBD on election night of last year was a lot of fun too. We were just screaming the whole time as updates came in live about who was winning.

Ah man, so many good ones over the years.

Is there any particular guest or guests who you've always wanted to have who thus far have proved elusive?

Theo Parrish, Jeff Mills, Moodymann, Derrick May, Juan Atkins -- The detroit guys!! They like to be so elusive. Also: Idjut Boys, Cajmere, Ivan Smagghe, Dixon, Baldelli, Eye, etc.

What's going on with you on the edit and production front? Anything in the pipeline?

I'm always working on stuff... but I'm not sure what's happening with
it yet! We'll see.

You're playing Sunday Best this weekend, obviously. What's your view on night life in NY right now?

I think the summertime brings out some of the best parties in New York right now! After that though, it's really difficult in New York. There just aren't the venues or the crowds going out to support people. It's the perfect time for someone to really blow people out of the water with a great space, sound system, and well managed spot though.

What new music are you feeling right now?

So much stuff. Check http://www.beatsinspace.net/playlists for the recent guests I've had on the show and the music I've played. It just runs the gamut. Old Turkish music from Baris K and Afacan Sound System, all the great stuff coming from the Germans like Tensnake/Motor City Drum Ensemble/Lo Soul, everything from Mungolian Jet Set, etc.

Whats up next for Tim Sweeney?

I'm going to be starting up a little record label soon to help celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the radio show! Then lots more touring and more production work.